The Strathmore, AB netminder finished the 2025/26 Western Hockey League (WHL) and
Ontario Hockey League (OHL) regular seasons, OHL playoffs and CHL Memorial Cup with an
impressive 55-3-0 record, losing just once in each of the OHL regular season, playoffs and the
Memorial Cup.

Along with his team success, Elliott earned 2024/25 CHL Memorial Cup All-Star Team, CHL
Memorial Cup Most Outstanding Goaltender, CHL Second All-Star Team, OHL Champion,
OHL Third All-Star Team, and Dave Pinkney Trophy (OHL Lowest Team GAA) honours while
leading the OHL with a 2.10 GAA and 0.924SV%.

Despite the end of the year accolades for Elliott, the season got off to a bumpy start. At the time,
the 20-year-old netminder found himself second on the Saskatoon Blades depth chart, backing up
one of the NHL鈥檚 brightest young goalie prospects in Evan Gardner. Only being able to roster
three 鈥榦ver-age鈥� players, the Blades made the difficult decision to place Elliott on waivers where
he was claimed by the Barrie Colts, before being traded to the Knights just a few days later.
鈥淭he start of this past year was very hectic. Not knowing where I would end up or if anyone in
the league would trade for me or pick me up after I had been released was a tough situation,鈥�
said Elliott. 鈥淏eing a part of a team so focused on winning in London definitely made things
more fun and a bit easier. I always knew I was capable of being the guy to backstop a
championship team, I just felt like I needed the right coaching and opportunity and I took full
advantage of the one I was given in London. I looked at it as a chance to prove people wrong and
as a shot at redemption.鈥�

Prior to his time with the Knights, Elliott was a successful netminder for the Blades, going 58-
14-5 with 6 shutouts, a 2.37 GAA and 0.906SV% in 85 games over 4 seasons with the club.
During the 2022/23 season he would be named to the CHL All-Rookie Team and a WHL (East)
Second Team All-Star.

鈥淢y time in the WHL was very memorable and I learned a lot from my time in the league. The
teams I was a part of in Saskatoon did a lot of winning and the groups were super tight and got
along very well which made going to the rink very fun. I gained some valuable playoff
experience in Saskatoon as well and also experienced some setbacks which I think helped me in
the long run,鈥� remarked Elliott.

A late round, 261 st overall pick by the Blades at the 2019 WHL Draft, Elliott honed his skills in
the 麻豆传媒入口 (CSSHL) for two seasons with the historic Notre
Dame Hounds. He would play 24 games for their Elite 15s (now U16 Prep) team in 2019/20 and
16 games the season prior with their U15 Prep team.

鈥淭he CSSHL helped my hockey career immensely. Playing in the U15 Prep division against
most of the top players my age in Western Canada in my WHL draft year led to huge
development in my game,鈥� remarked Elliott. 鈥淚t was a great year of learning what it takes to play
at a high level and everything that goes into being successful. Learning good habits and
developing on and off the ice were key parts of my time in the CSSHL. The friendships I made
when playing in the CSSHL are also ones that are long lasting and I have a ton of fond memories
from playing in showcases with my teams.鈥�

With his junior career now done, Elliott attended the Dallas Stars 2025 development camp June
30-July 3. In the fall, Elliott will head south of the border and suit-up for NCAA Division I
program UMass Lowell, an opportunity that became available to him with the recent changes
regarding CHL players and their eligibility within the NCAA.
鈥淎fter all the rule changes I knew the NCAA would be a good path for me as it gives me a
chance to develop for a bit longer before making the jump to pro while still playing at a very
high level,鈥� said Elliott.

With the move to UMass Lowell, Elliott will take the Business Program and return to life as a
student-athlete, a role he thrived in during his time in the CSSHL.

鈥淢y time at Notre Dame and in the CSSHL definitely prepared me for the student-athlete life
and understanding the importance of balancing school and sport. At Notre Dame living in the
dorms and doing things like walking from class-to-class definitely ensures that guys are ready to
jump right into being a student-athlete at the college level.鈥�

Elliott will look to use his time at UMass Lowell to further his development on his path to
professional hockey, continuing with his motto to never give up and always believe in himself.
鈥淚鈥檇 just say to younger goalies, or players in general, to never give up and always believe in
yourself. I鈥檝e been cut from teams or looked over in drafts and that always sort of pushed me to
be better and I used it as motivation. If you don鈥檛 make a team or don鈥檛 get drafted it鈥檚 not the
end of the road. I was a 12th round pick in the WHL and if you work hard and believe you will
give yourself a chance at success down the road.鈥�

And while his continuous belief in himself has helped him reach the heights he has; Elliott noted
the importance of the people around him.

鈥淚 wouldn鈥檛 be in the spot I am today without the help of my parents. They have always been my
biggest supporters. Also, Jeremy Mylymok, who is the former Hockey Director at Notre Dame.
He was one of the first people to really see potential in me and was my head coach both years in
the CSSHL. He taught me a lot about what it takes at the next level and how to be a professional
on and off the ice.鈥�

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The Milestone, SK forward joined the CSSHL for the 2023/24 U15 Prep season with the Notre Dame Hounds. In 24 games Brown would tally 12 goals and 18 assists.

In 2024/25 Brown would join the Northern Alberta Xtreme (NAX) U15 Prep team, recording 22 goals and 31 asssits.

The Wild would select Brown in the second round, 33rd overall at the 2025 WHL Draft.

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The MHL Draft consisted of 10 rounds, with 118 players being selected.

Bishop’s College School (3), Mount Academy (3) and Notre Dame Hounds (3) led the way with three CSSHL student-athletes selected. King’s-Edgehill School (1), Stanstead College (1) all had at least one player selected.聽

Rothesay Netherwood School, who will join the CSSHL for the 2025/26 season, had five student-athletes selected:

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The ten student-athletes selected is second most in CSSHL history, behind the 2021 season when 18 heard their names called. 62 current or former CSSHL student-athletes have now been selected at the QMJHL Draft since 2018.

At third overall, Stanstead College defenseman Malik L’Italien became the highest selected player in CSSHL history. L’Italien is the fourth student-athlete in CSSHL history to be selected in the first round, joining Evan Nause (5th overall 2020), Liam Arsenault (18th, 2024) and Oscar Plandowski (19th, 2019).

Stanstead College (5), Bishop’s College School (3), Kuper Academy (1), Lower Canada College (1) and the Notre Dame Hounds (1) all had a student-athlete selected this year:

Rothesay Netherwood School, who will join the CSSHL for the 2025/26 season, had one student-athlete selected:

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Bowtell has spent the last four seasons in the CSSHL with RHA Kelowna. He would join the program for the 2021/22 U15 season, tallying 22 points in 30 games. The following U15 Prep season he posted 6 goals and 21 assists in 28 games leading to the Saskatoon Blades selecting him in the sixth round, 131st overall at the 2023 WHL Draft.

The Yorkton, SK forward returned to RHA Kelowna for the 2023/24 U17 Prep season, recording 37 points in 30 games. Thus season he would tally 41 points in 35 U18 Prep games en route to being named a BC Division Second Team All-Star.

Bowtell would leave a lasting impression in the CSSHL as he helped the 11 seed RHA Kelowna team capture a 2025 CSSHL U18 Prep Western Championship. He would lead all skaters with 7 goals and 12 points in 5 games as he was named MVP of the U18 Prep Western Championships.

Han joined St. George’s School for the 2021/22 CSSHL U15 Prep season. The Birmingham, AL forward would finish with 20 goals and 15 assists in 26 games, leading to the Victoria Royals selecting him in the first round, seventh overall at the 2022 WHL US Prospects Draft.

The following U18 Prep season Han tallied 7 goals and 9 assists in 32 games with St. George’s. This past season Han played two games with the Wenatchee Wild, now signing with the team full time.

A defenseman from Shaunavon, SK, Stevenson spent the 2019/20 U15 Prep season in the CSSHL with the Notre Dame Hounds. He would record 6 goals and 15 assists in 30 games leading to the Swift Current Broncos selecting him in the fourth round of the 2020 WHL Draft.

A University of Nebraska-Omaha NCAA commit, Stevenson has signed with the Penticton Vees after spending the last two seasons with them.

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18 of those 21 CSSHL alumni come from the Western Hockey League (WHL) Champions, the Medicine Hat Tigers. 75% (18/24) of the Tigers playoff roster played in the CSSHL. The three remaining CSSHL alumni played for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and the Moncton Wildcats of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).

The 21 CSSHL alumni will now compete at the Memorial Cup in Rimouski, QC starting May 22 and going until June 1. The Rimouski Oc茅anic are the fourth and final team in the tournament, entering as the hosts, having lost to Moncton in the QMJHL finals.

London Knights (OHL)

• Austin Elliott – Notre Dame Hounds

Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL)

• Andrew Basha – South Alberta Hockey Academy
• Carter Cunningham – South Alberta Hockey Academy
• Cayden Lindstrom – Delta Hockey Academy
• Kadon McCann – RHA Kelowna/South Alberta Hockey Academy
• Gavin McKenna – RHA Kelowna/South Alberta Hockey Academy
• Harrison Meneghin – Delta Hockey Academy
• Tanner Moldendyk – Yale Hockey Academy
• Tyson Moss – Yale Hockey Academy
• Ethan Neutens – Edge School
• Marcus Pacheco – OHA Edmonton
• Liam Ruck – Okanagan Hockey Academy
• Markus Ruck – Okanagan Hockey Academy
• Ryder Ritchie – RHA Kelowna
• Hunter St. Martin – OHA Edmonton
• Jordan Switzer – Northern Alberta Xtreme
• Josh Van Mulligen – South Alberta Hockey Academy
• Mathew Ward – Delta Hockey Academy/North Shore Warriors
• Oasiz Wiesblatt – South Alberta Hockey Academy

Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)

• Aiden Diamond – Mount Academy
• 脡tienne Morin – CIH Academy

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For the second straight draft a St. George’s School (Vancouver, BC) defenseman was selected second overall as Holden Wouters was taken by the Edmonton Oil Kings.

STAR Hockey Academy (Kent, WA) captain Levi Ellingsen became the second ever CSSHL student-athlete selected first overall at the U.S. Priority Draft, joining RHA Kelowna (Kelowna, BC) forward Brody Gillespie, who was selected by the Spokane Chiefs in 2023.

Overall, 11 CSSHL student-athletes were selected in the first round while 84 players were selected in total at the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft. Of those 84, 48 were taken in the first 4 rounds/92 picks. Overall, 37% of the WHL Prospects Draft came from the CSSHL, the third highest percentage total in league history, behind 2021 (45%), 2022 (40%) and tied with 2024 (37%).聽

The CSSHL three round total of 39 players selected is the second most in league history, trailing 2021 when 40 players were selected in the first three rounds, including a record 16 in round one.

All 16 CSSHL U15 Prep teams saw at least one student-athlete selected at this years draft.

Of the 200 Canadians selected in the WHL Prospects Draft, 80 (40%) were from the CSSHL. The remaining 27 players selected were from the U.S.A. or Europe, with 4 of those having played in the CSSHL including Luke Warrener and Vladislav Ibragimov, who both played in the CSSHL U18 Prep division as 2009 born players.

With 16 players selected, the Northern Alberta Xtreme tied the CSSHL program single draft record held by Edge School, who had 16 in 2024.

By the Numbers

Program Breakdown:

• Northern Alberta Xtreme – 16
• Delta Hockey Academy 鈥� 9
• St. George鈥檚 School – 9
• BWC Academy 鈥� 7
• Edge School 鈥� 7 (+ 1 US Draft)
• RHA Kelowna 鈥� 7
• North Shore Warriors 鈥� 6
• OHA Edmonton 鈥� 6
• Yale Hockey Academy – 6
• Okanagan Hockey Academy 鈥� 4
• Pilot Mound Hockey Academy – 4
• Notre Dame Hounds – 3
• Pacific Coast Hockey Academy 鈥� 2
• RHA Winnipeg 鈥� 2
• Shawnigan Lake School 鈥� 1
• South Alberta Hockey Academy 鈥� 1
• STAR Hockey Academy 鈥� 1 (+ 2 US Draft)

WHL Prospects Draft Round Breakdown:

• First Round: 11/23
• Second Round: 14/23
• Third Round: 14/23
• Fourth Round: 9/23
• Fifth Round: 8/23
• Sixth Round: 6/23
• Seventh Round: 5/23
• Eighth Round: 7/23
• Ninth Round: 3/18
• Tenth Round: 2/12
• Eleventh Round: 3/7
• Twelfth Round: 0/3
• Thirteenth Round: 0/1
• Fourteenth Round: 1/1
• Fifteenth Round 1/1
• Total: 84/227

WHL U.S. Priority Draft

WHL Prospects Draft

Former CSSHL Student-Athletes WHL Prospects Draft

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The 40 CSSHL alumni are currently playing in the QMJHL, NCAA and WHL. Of the 67 WHL players who find their names on the list, 57% (38/67) are CSSHL alumni. 98% of the 40 CSSHL alumni are currently playing in the CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL).

Jackson Smith is the highest ranked CSSHL skater coming in at 13th. Lynden Lakovic, Braeden Cootes, Benjamin Kindel, Cole Reschny, and Blake Fiddler all find themselves ranked inside the Top 32.

The 40 CSSHL alumni represent 15 different member programs, with Edge School and RHA Winnipeg leading the way with eight:

• Edge School – 8
• RHA Winnipeg – 8
• Yale Hockey Academy – 6
• Northern Alberta Xtreme – 6
• RHA Kelowna – 4
• North Shore Warriors – 3
• BWC Academy – 2
• Delta Hockey Academy – 2
• Notre Dame Hounds – 2
• Okanagan Hockey Academy – 2
• South Alberta Hockey Academy – 2
• Bourget College – 1
• Calgary International Hockey Academy – 1
• Mount Academy – 1
• Pacific Coast Hockey Academy – 1

Among the 225 ranked North American skaters include 36 CSSHL alumni:

Among the 32 ranked North American skaters include 4 CSSHL alumni:

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For the 2024/25 season the CSSHL is proud to introduce the Student-Athlete of the Month Award for the four different CSSHL divisions/age brackets: Eastern, West Female, West U18 Male (U18 Prep, U17 Prep, U17) and West U15 Male (U15 Prep and U15) .

This award is aimed at recognizing the student-athletes within the CSSHL and acknowledges their hard work, dedication, commitment, leadership, academics and community impact.

We would like to congratulate these four student-athletes, who were all nominated by their programs, for their hard work in the month of January.

East Division – Noah Brewer, Ontario Hockey Academy

“Noah is a student-athlete with great determination both on and off the ice. In his academics, he shows maturity and hard work, attaining some of the highest marks in the school. Though a quiet member of the community, he consistently acts as a role model for others to follow.”

West Female Division – Hayden Wild, Okanagan Hockey Academy

“Hayden has shown outstanding leadership and commitment to her community both on and off the ice. Since September, she has been volunteering as a junior coach with the Penticton Minor Hockey Association (PMHA) U9 team, dedicating her time to helping young players develop their skills and passion for the game. She attends their weekly sessions whenever her schedule allows, serving as a mentor and positive role model for the young athletes.

Beyond coaching, Hayden has also taken extra steps to build a strong hockey community. She also arranges for her U18 Female Prep Black teammates to cheer on the U9 team during games, creating an unforgettable experience for the young players and demonstrating her dedication to supporting others in the sport.

Her leadership, sportsmanship, and commitment to giving back make her a worthy nominee for this recognition.”

West Male U18 Division – Asher Watson, Prairie Hockey Academy

“Asher is a 4th year Briercrest Christian Academy/PHA student-athlete.

While playing on the U18 Prep team, Asher is maintaining a High Honours academic average. If that isn鈥檛 enough, Asher works a part time job refereeing minor hockey, volunteers in the local minor hockey league practicing with the youth in our community to share his love for hockey and leads school activities on our Student Leadership Team. The best part has been watching Asher grow in his confidence while leading his peers. He easily commands the audience while in charge of any school wide activities. Academics, Volunteerism, Leadership, Athleticism, Asher is doing it all with a humble gracious attitude.”

West Male U15 Division – Ben Meyer, Notre Dame

“Ben is leading all of our Grade 9鈥檚 average in school. Ben is an outstanding student-athlete for our school. Ben takes care of his academics first, which has led him to a prestigious Award of Distinction here at Notre Dame. Attending a private boarding school is a challenge for any 15-year-old kid, but Ben has been committed to developing all aspects of his life. Ben always completes his studies in his free time which has allowed him to focus and succeed on the ice, and in the classroom. Here at Notre Dame, we believe a healthy mind leads to a healthy body and Ben has fully engraved himself into this lifestyle. Ben is very committed to being the best version of himself both in the classroom, in his personal life, and on the ice. We look forward to watching Ben grow in his career as he is an example of the student athlete our school culture here at Notre Dame looks to grow. Congratulations Ben this is very well deserved.”

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The 43 CSSHL alumni are currently playing in the QMJHL, USA High-School and WHL. Of the 66 WHL players who find their names on the list, 59% (39/66) are CSSHL alumni. 95% of the 43 CSSHL alumni are currently playing in the CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL).

Jackson Smith is the highest ranked CSSHL skater coming in at ninth. Lynden Lakovic, Benjamin Kindel, Braeden Cootes, Blake Fiddler, Peyton Kettles, Cameron Schmidt, and Nathan Behm all find themselves ranked inside the Top 32.

The 43 CSSHL alumni represent 16 different member programs, with Edge School and RHA Winnipeg leading the way with eight:

• Edge School – 8
• RHA Winnipeg – 8
• Yale Hockey Academy – 5
• Delta Hockey Academy – 4
• North Shore Warriors – 4
• Northern Alberta Xtreme – 4
• RHA Kelowna – 4
• BWC Academy – 3
• Notre Dame Hounds – 3
• South Alberta Hockey Academy – 3
• Okanagan Hockey Academy – 2
• Bourget College – 1
• Calgary International Hockey Academy – 1
• Mount Academy – 1
• Pacific Coast Hockey Academy – 1
• St. George’s School – 1

Among the 224 ranked North American skaters include 41 CSSHL alumni:

Among the 32 ranked North American skaters include 2 CSSHL alumni:

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